Red Feathers
Echium amoenum
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Plant Attributes
10-16”
6-8”
Moderate to xeric
USDA zones 4-9 (up to 9000′)
Clay, sandy soil or loam
2010
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Description
This astonishing perennial recently introduced from the Caucasus consists of a basal tuft of dark green, linear leaves which produce spikes of feathery, russet-red flowers in spring, re-blooming again in summer and fall if deadheaded. This adaptable plant resembles a reddish, spring-blooming liatris with vibrant designer color.
